Water Treatment Operative

 

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

Fetlar WTW and Yell WTW

 

Most people don’t think too much about how clean water reaches their taps.

But Scottish Water does. In fact, it’s all we think about.

Want to join us? As a Water Treatment Operative, you’ll be on the front lines of making sure Scotland’s water is totally, dependably pure. You will join on a Part-Time/Relief basis, as noted:

Fetlar WTW – Relief Operator 3 hrs per week (plus additional hours when covering main operator)
Yell WTW – Part-Time Operator 22.5 hrs per week

Both positions will include weekend working. There is also a requirement to participate in an out of hours standby rota.

 

What you’ll do

You’ll join an experienced team that really knows its water, helping to monitor and maintain the quality of water at our treatment works, pumping stations and reservoirs.

Our TOMS procedures will be your guiding star in operating the plant – you’ll calibrate monitors, check membrane pressures and tank levels and more. And you’ll be the source of recordings on water quality, sorting the ‘exceptional’ from the ‘needs attention’ across measures including turbidity, pH and chlorine levels. On occasion, you may be called upon to support our water networks team.

You probably figured it out already, but our aim is always to go beyond what the law and regulations expect of us.

Join, and we’ll get you measured for a hardhat – regular inspections of plants and reservoirs are part of the routine. You’ll also handle risk assessments and keep a close eye on health and safety protocols. As part of the team, you’ll take your turn on the standby rota for out-of-hours cover.

 

What you’ll bring

We’ll get you fully up to speed on the technical bits of the job. You’ll bring strong communication skills and confidence working on your own. And be comfortable turning your hand to new computer systems – we like to move with the times.

Attention to detail is a must: on your watch there should be no risk of inaccurate recordings or health and safety failures. An eye for spotting trends is helpful and you’ll love solving a problem – on your own initiative and with help from the wider team.

You’ll need a valid driving licence. And – cards on the table – treatment plants are not all automated (yet) so there is still some manual handling and outside duties to be carried out – in all weathers. All for the good of Scotland’s water.

Beyond that, we’re looking for a few ‘nice-to-haves’. Knowledge of water treatment processes and distribution systems would obviously be great. Mechanical maintenance experience? Perfect. But none of these are essential.

 

What you’ll get

While the work we do is important, we know it’s not the only thing that matters. That’s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

This role has some weekend working and standby requirements. But you’ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.

For your future, there’s our pension (the ‘know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind), and life assurance.

As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

 

The not-so-small print

Both roles are Grade 4. If you’re new to Scottish Water, you’ll join us on a starting salary of £27,590. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £32,410. Plus, standby allowance.

If you’re interested in this role – or know someone else who might be – we’ll be accepting applications until midnight on 16 January 2025.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, licence checks, etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Don’t worry – we’ll ask your permission before starting these checks.

 

A few final things worth knowing…

Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If you’re interested in this job, but don’t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So don’t rule yourself out!

We’re here to help. Ask us anything at SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk

 

Please note. Direct applications won’t be considered. We are not able to accept CVs or notes of interest via email, it is an online application.